Self Catering Accommodation in Nípos

What an incredible property! Even better than the photos show. A fantastic large pool, luxury sunloungers, beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms all of a good size and the whole house was spotlessly clean. The driveway is nothing to worry about- just a slightly steep rocky track but easy to drive in any car. Also a lovely, peaceful location in Nípos, with 2 fantastic village tavernas a 5 min walk away, plus a good supermarket only a 5 min drive away. Silvia was a wonderful host, she went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. 10/10 would recommend to any family or a group of friends! Good local taxis can get you to Chania or Rethinmo in around 30-40 mins for approx 65€ so not too remote either.

Location and the atmosphere. The hostess is the best you can have.

Excellent stay, kind, warm, welcome. Exceeds our expectations. Very cozy, clean and comfortable. Quiet and peaceful place close to nature, garden with oranges and lemons, mountain view. Very friendly and smart dog and cat on the territory, our 2 kids got really attached to. Location is good, close Kalyves beach, Kaurnas lake with turtles, folklore museum of Gavalochori. Home is really lovely, hosts put a lot of thought and care into making it a comfortable and welcoming space inside and outside of the house. We especially love the way it's decorated. ❤️

The location was amazing, it was in the middle of nature but close to nearby villages. The Root House was one of the best accommodations I have ever been in. Maria, the manager, was very helpful throughout the whole time, her approach was very professional but she was so nice and friendly at the same time, I loved being in touch with her. The cleanliness of the Root House of was flawless, the owner dropped a fresh set of towels after few days which was really attentive. The kitchen was fully equipped with gas stove, fridge, frech press and everything you might need, we could only use a grill or oven on top of that.

A very nicely reconstructed traditional house. Spacious, clean and equipped with everything needed for solo travelers who don't like all inclusive. Beautiful view from the terrace of Mount Kástro (we were at the top). Fres is a quiet and peaceful mountain village. Church bells and sheep bells completed the romantic atmosphere that we love so much.

Fantastic private outdoor area where we spent most of our time and could always find some shade. Lovely rustic, well equipped and clean house in a quiet location. Nice pool (roughly 3x6 meters). Yannis, the host, was very helpful and friendly and speaks english very well! Great experience eating in the village taverna that is a short walk from the house.

Quiet location, well appointed, great view

Location and just overall all was superb!

The small rustic house was even better than what we expected, situated in a beautiful village close to the main road. The hosts were extremely friendly, warm, and welcoming. The house was very cosy and clean. It was very nice to be woken up by the goats and chickens roaming in the garden.

Staying in Vafes was lovely and Manolis was a welcoming host which loves to meet people and make them feel comfortable A lovely stay if there’s ever been one!

Nice location,cozy place ,nice terrace with lot of space for gathering with friends.super friendly host and staff

Lovely house and host! Better than the pictures. It is actually kind of 3 houses and one attic. Can easily host up to 4 different families! we were just one family with lots of space :D even if we looked at all the pictures we did not quit know what we have booked :D - kind of a hole block made out of two big buildings (one buidling is split in two) - a garden with fruit trees, a courtyard with 2 dining places 2 pools (one heated small and one larger cold) 3 balconies and one roof top terrass. Nice neighborhood as well! minimmarket, tavernas and small shops about 2 km away.

I have been visiting Crete for 13 years. I love the island and have stayed in different villas, different locations each time. We love exploring. Villa Kalamitsi far exceeds any other villa we have stayed in. It had everything you could need and more. The provisions that were provided were over and above anything you could want and eliminated the need to rush off to the nearest large supermarket to stock up the day of our arrival. The fridge was fully stocked. There was even a roast chicken dinner waiting in the oven for our dinner, which was much appreciated and brought tears to my eye at the thoughtfulness of the hosts. So all you needed to do was unpack & relax. What makes this villa a stand out for me were the hosts Dina and Pantelis. They are the sweetest couple you could meet and made us feel straight at home, bringing treats whenever they visited. I have never returned to the same villa before, but I plan to return to Villa Kalamitsi next year already. The driving around was easy, compared to some of the places we have stayed, so not tiring for the driver, but a car is essential in Crete. We loved the cats at the villa and were treated with newborn kittens during our stay, but I guess if you are not a cat fan, then that is something to consider. We are fans and naming them all gave us great fun. If you are looking for a relaxed, fun, family destination where you can hang out around the pool, swim laps (fantastic sized pool) and not have to travel far for restaurants, this is the place for you. Chania town is only 40 mins away also. I cannot recommend Villa Kalamitsi enough. You will not be disappointed. Crete at its finest.

The villa is large, spacious, and looks just as beautiful as in the photos. The pool is lovely, and the view is absolutely stunning. The villa is well equipped and is perfect for a large family or for up to four families with children. We really enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful time there. There are several beaches close to the villa. The nearest one is about a 9-minute drive away, and another one is around 12 minutes away. A car is definitely essential, as it would be difficult to get around without one. There are restaurants near the beaches, making it easy to go out for lunch or dinner. There are also cafés where you can have breakfast, although we personally preferred having breakfast at the villa. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend the villa for families or groups looking for a spacious and comfortable place with beautiful views.

The villa was out the way so we could just relax

We loved staying at Kontis village and cannot wait to go back!! It is about a 10 min drive from Georgiopoulos Square, we hired a rental car but grateful that taxis were easily available! Katarina was the absolute best! She came everyday to check the pool, changed the bins and made sure we had everything we needed. She was so lovely and accommodating! Katarina helped us find the best boat tour! Highly recommend 😄

A beautiful villa in the lovely village of Armenoi. We had a very peaceful and relaxing two weeks here. The outdoor space is amazing: we enjoyed using the pool and jacuzzi every day and lounging among the fig and mulberry trees in the garden. The indoor rooms were also great. The beds were comfortable and we appreciated having three very efficient showers, as we were travelling with our adult children! The villa was cleaned to a very high standard twice a week. Nikos, the owner was great at communicating with us and we knew we could contact him if needed. He also kindly left some wine, water and snacks for our arrival. The location of the villa is perfect. There are two wonderful cafes in the village, two great restaurants - one ‘slow-food’ and one more traditional, both recommended - and a supermarket, plus the friendliest cats in Greece! There are loads of sandy beaches nearby (e.g. Kiani Akti) if you have a car. There is also a pretty shingle beach, with a concrete pier for jumping off, ten minutes drive away in Kalami.

The villa was perfect and the views were out standing

Amazing views and a really nice pool also there’s a restaurant owned by them right across the road that has everything you need. Has spacious rooms and bathrooms and is also 15 minutes away from one of the most beautiful and famous lakes in Europe its absolutely stunning would highly recommend also really good price

The host’s communication was excellent, they sent clear directions to the villa and even left us some snacks on arrival, which was such a thoughtful touch. The place was spotless, the views were absolutely breathtaking, and it was so peaceful. There are also two great restaurants nearby, which made dining out easy and enjoyable. I was genuinely impressed with the whole experience and would definitely stay here again.

We loved our stay here. The hotel is located in a calm, quiet place. Our executive room was spacious, modern, well-equipped and clean. Staff is kind and helpful. Breakfast was delicious. Minimarkets and restaurants are within walking distance.